Roadblocks in Delaware
Library Avenue (RT 72 Southbound)
Newark, Delaware
Library Ave southbound before the traffic light at the College Square Shopping Center. 8:45 PM on Monday, May 7, 2012. All lanes blocked each driver being questioned by officers.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in May 2012.
South market st
Wilmington, Delaware
Sobriety check
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in March 2012.
37088 W Fenwick Blvd & Route 54 (Lighthouse Rd.)
Selbyville, Delaware
Checkpoint setup so that there is no opportunity to turn around or escape. The location, in front of the new Happy Harry's, was specifically picked because anyone coming upon it would not be able to know that it is a checkpoint before they are to close to the coppers.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in October 2010.
Warwick Rd., near I-295 on-ramp
Lawnside, Delaware
Seatbelt check point. Police direct drivers without seatbelts into a parking lot. Checkpoint set up between 8 and 9am.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in July 2009.
Penn Ave & Rt 52 near Greenhill Ave
Wilmington, Delaware
Probably looking for seat belts/DUI.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in April 2009.
Union Street heading out of Wilm before Elsmere br
Wilmington, Delaware
This roadblock was there late at night and they seemed to be checking for alcohol/DUI.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in April 2009.
In Town Limits
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Often in summer peak season months.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in February 2007.
Route 1 (Coastal Hwy)
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
They stopped most vehicles. Set up late at night.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in February 2007.
Rt. 273 near I-95 on ramp
Newark, Delaware
You can avoid this roadblock by cutting through the neighborhood just before the line of traffic waiting at the DUI Checkpoint. You will come out of the neighborhood by the 7-11 which will put you approx. 100yds. past the checkpoint. Make sure to give the cops the finger as you look at them from your rearview as you continue down the road, unharrased.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in August 2006.
Route 141, between I-95 and Boxwood Road
Newport, Delaware
Recurring DUI checkpoint, usually set up around 10 PM. Police will narrow all southbound or northbound traffic to one lane creating a bottleneck.
This Delaware roadblock was added to the Roadblock Registry in July 2006.
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